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Lancashire tech: The local council didn’t recognise my nail & beauty salon as a valid business

By Lilly Delmage | 22 February 2025
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Owner of The Nail & Beauty Lounge, Julie McCabe, shares…

Scottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2025
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BABTAC & CIBTAC Training Centre of the Year 2022, 2023…

Buying an E-file & bits? Nail techs: here’s what to consider

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2025
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Nail experts share what to know before buying an E-file…

Now & Zen: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 4 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2025
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The fourth challenge in the North America’s Star Nail Artist…

No-shows & cancellations: how to prevent & handle them in your beauty business

By Marie-Louise Coster | 20 February 2025
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Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares advice…

Platform launches to empower beauty pros & support business growth

By Scratch Staff | 19 February 2025
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Samantha Cusick, a business growth coach & owner of multiple…

What are ‘soap’ or ‘bubble bath’ nails, the trend loved by celebrities including Kylie Jenner?

By Scratch Staff | 18 February 2025
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There’s good news for fans of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’:…

Selena Gomez, Cynthia Erivo & 3 other celebrity nail looks spotted at the BAFTAs

By Lilly Delmage | 17 February 2025
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The 2025 British Academy Film Awards saw celebrities flaunt stylish…

Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 February 2025
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In a February 2025 poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80%…

Nail techs: This is why thorough client consultations are so important

By Lilly Delmage | 16 February 2025
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Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year finalist 2024,…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Scratch Stars Awards: practical judging day

Finalists in the following nine Scratch Stars Awards categories will battle it out in a live practical competition, followed by…

The Scratch Stars Party

It’s the standout industry celebration of the year, and one that’s talked about for months after the dancefloor clears. Set…

Nailympia London

Nailympia London – powered by Scratch, will take pace 10 and 11 October at the Professional Beauty trade show, ExCel…

Nailympia San Antonio

Nailympia San Antonio – powered by Scratch, will take place 29 and 30 August 2027 at the Premiere San Antonio…

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